UNLV guard Michael Nuga (1) drives to the basket for a shot as SMU’s Zach Nutall (10) and Emman …

UNLV guard Michael Nuga (1) drives to the basket for a shot as SMU's Zach Nutall (10) and Emman ...

UNLV guard Michael Nuga (1) drives to the basket for a shot as SMU’s Zach Nutall (10) and Emmanuel Bandoumel (5) defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)